The 2026 Ada VFW Park in the Park car, truck and motorcycle show returned to War Memorial Park on July 11 for a celebration of vehicles and those who have served in the U.S. military. Organizer J.D. Fleece notes that unpredictable weather kept a few entries away. Even so, there were 99 entries displayed in the leafy lanes of The Grove.
The event is made possible by a large number of volunteers and supporters including judges Jerry Springer, Mike “Mr. Brick” Cooper, Dick Miller, Eric Flowers and Mark Obenour.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada High School Swim Team has announced a July 23-26 swim clinic for youth in grades K-12. All ability levels are welcome. Come learn from the AHS Swim Team members and coaches.
Location: Village of Ada Pool
9-10:00 a.m. - Ages 11+
10-11:00 a.m. - Ages 5-10
The cost is $30 for first swimmer, $25 for each additional swimmer. Payment is due the first day of the Clinic.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Police Department in partnership with the Village of Ada will host a National Night Out celebration from 6-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5. This free family event includes food, pool admission and door prize drawings. FACEBOOK EVENT
Are you looking for that exciting bike ride to ride that creates the well-known O-H-I-O?
FROM FACEBOOK__Registration is live for the 10th Annual Cursive Ohio Charity Ride on September 5 organized by Ada farmer Austin Heil: https://www.bikereg.com/cursiveohio.
A 6th-generation farmer, Heil writes, "This year the funds will support https://agrability.osu.edu/. The Ohio AgrAbility Project is part of a national program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that assists farmers and other agricultural workers with disabilities by providing the resources and support they need to live independently and continue or return to work in production agriculture."
The bike ride includes rest stops with water and snacks roughly every 15 miles. There will be a lunch with smoked brisket and sides along with homemade ice cream.
